The series consists of three specialised workshops taking place in October, offering participants an engaging learning journey focused on the protection of cultural property, world heritage, and intangible cultural heritage through practical exercises, simulations, debates, and interactive group activities.
Due to limited capacity, in-person participation is restricted to residents of Qatar. Participants from across the Arab region will also have the opportunity to join remotely through live streaming of each workshop. Participants will complete individual follow-up exercises after each workshop to ensure continued and meaningful engagement with the programme.
Through this initiative, outstanding participants from Qatar and internationally will be selected to participate in the 2027 Youth Empowerment Forum in Doha.
The workshops will follow an interactive and practical approach, allowing participants to explore how international cultural conventions are applied in real-world contexts.
Workshop Activities Include
- Practical exercises
- Simulations and scenario-based exercises
- Discussions and debates
- Collaborative group work
- Practical exercises related to UNESCO’s cultural conventions
Participation Tracks
- In-Person Participation – Doha
This track is open to residents of Qatar, particularly newly recruited Qatar Museums employees, representatives of relevant national entities, university students, and early-career professionals. Successful applicants will participate in all three workshops in person.
Due to limited capacity, each workshop will accommodate approximately 15 to 25 participants, divided into working groups of four to five participants to ensure an engaging and interactive experience and encourage meaningful exchange.
- Virtual Participation – Arab Region
Individuals from across the Arab region with an interest in cultural heritage and museums will have the opportunity to follow the workshops remotely via live stream.
Virtual participants will be required to complete an individual follow-up exercise within one week of each workshop to reinforce their learning and ensure meaningful engagement with the programme.
Participation Requirements
General requirements for both participation tracks:
- An interest in or professional involvement in cultural heritage and relevant international conventions.
- Ability to follow and participate in Arabic.
- Commitment to participating in all three workshops to receive a certificate of participation.
Additional requirements for in-person participation:
- Residency in Qatar.
- Availability to attend all three workshops in person on 15, 22, and 29 October 2026.
Additional requirements for virtual participation:
- Commitment to completing and submitting the individual follow-up exercises within the specified deadline after each workshop.
Selection for the 2027 Youth Empowerment Forum
Based on their level of participation, engagement, and completion of the programme requirements, outstanding participants from Qatar and the Arab region will be selected to participate in the 2027 Youth Empowerment Forum in Doha—a valuable opportunity to further develop their knowledge and strengthen their engagement in the field of culture and heritage.
